But, however good those youngsters are, the squad undoubtedly needs an influx of new blood over the summer.

As a result every available player and his dog appears to have been linked with a move to Leicester.

But how much of it can be believed? And would the deals make any sense? We've taken a closer look.

Calum Green

Currently at: Newcastle

Position: Lock

Possibility: High

Calum Green before he made the move north

The plight of Newcastle means plenty of players are being linked with a move away from Dean Richards' squad.

But even before relegation was being mentioned former Tiger Green was being linked with a move back to Welford Road.

It makes sense too. Geordan wants a core of Tigers academy players in his squad and is in need of a couple of big tough units in the second row.

With Graham Kitchener on his way to Worcester and Mike Williams heading to Bath a move for Green would make perfect sense.

He's been on the cusp of the England squad before, and would complement Spencer, Wells and Fitzgerald nicely.

Noel Reid

Currently at: Leinster

Position: 10/12

Possibility: High

Noel Reid in action for Leinster at Wasps (Image: Getty)

Tigers could go out and sign 10 centres in the summer and we'd probably still endure some sort of injury crisis that would put nine of them out of action.

So any rumour linking us with a centre is probably true - we certainly need a few.

Matt Toomua is definitely on his way and don't get us started on Manu.

Mat Tait has retired, Matt Smith is not the young man he once was and Gareth Owen hasn't delivered despite showing early promise.

So Noel Reid looks like an astute bit of business, if the Irish press are to be believed.

He's probably not a nailed on starter, but at only 28 and with 100 games for Leinster under his belt he's no mug.

Leinster fans speak highly of him too. He might end up getting a fair bit of game time at Welford Road.

Jaco Taute

Currently at: Munster

Position: Centre / Fullback

Possibility: Medium

Jaco Taute was in talks with Tigers, apparently (Image: PA)

Another one to file under centre: probably true. Taute has also played a bit of rugby at 15 too, which might make him the perfect replacement for a certain Mr Tait.

He's played a few games for Munster this season either starting at 12 or 13 or off the bench.

He missed a fair chunk of last season because of a serious knee injury.

At 27 he's hopefully got a few good years ahead of him, and he's unlikely to add to his 3 caps for South Africa, making him an attractive prospect for a Tigers squad likely to be shorn of stars next season.

Lood de Jager

Currently at: Bulls

Position: Lock

Possibility: Less likely

Fancy tackling Lood de Jager? (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)

As is the case with Calum Green we need a couple of locks, and Lood de Jager is MASSIVE.

At 6ft 9in and more than 19st the 26-year-old would definitely add a fair bit of grunt in the engine room.

He's got 38 caps for South Africa and is currently the captain at Bulls, but his contract is believed to be running out.

In 2017 there were rumours doing the rounds that Brendan Venter at London Irish was chasing his signature, but that came to nothing.

The question is will he be named in the South African squad, and does it matter either way? If Tigers can secure his signing it would be a significant statement of intent as they look to toughen up their pack.

Dan du Preez

Remember when it was rumoured Tigers were going to sign all three du Preez brothers? That was nice, wasn't it.

Unfortunately Sale Sharks signed Rob du Preez this week, ruining that. And with Matt Toomua off and Joe Ford struggling to prove he's no more than an outstanding Championship player it would have made sense.

Ah well.

Brother Dan du Preez had a spell with Sale this season and Steve Diamond suggested he was going to sign for Tigers during a press conference.

But Dimes isn't a man adverse to a bit of jiggery pokery when it comes to transfer speculation, so that might not be a nailed on fact.

Either way Dan is a quality back rower, and Tigers are in need of a quality 8 to push Sione Kalamafoni.